The
UAE Navy's Baynunah Class corvettes were developed by French company
CMN. The leadship was built in France by CMN shipyard while the 5 remaining
ships of the class were built locally by Abu Dhabi Ship Building. While
light in displacement (right below 1,000 tons) the Baynunah class are
heavily armed for their class. Designed for coastal warfare, these corvettes
may also conduct blue water operations.

The Baynunah class incorporates a few stealth features such as sloped
superstructures and all remote operated weapons. Its hull is made of
steel while the superstructures are made in aluminium.